CMP Lab Research Associate Co-Op

Entegris, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, IL is seeking a Research Associate Co-Op - ICPS for the Spring 2027 season. The 6-month assignment involves laboratory support and development for CMP applications, performing wet lab experiments, polishing tests, and data analysis.

You’ll contribute to product reliability studies and formulation experiments while maintaining an active academic schedule. The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, data summarization, and collaboration with scientists and engineers in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a BA/BS or MS in a related field.
• Able to commit to 40 hours per week from Jan to June.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and lab instrumentation.
• Familiar with basic statistical analysis using Excel, Minitab, or JMP.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab experiments and polishing-related testing.
• Conduct data collection, summarization, and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to process development.

Skills

Wet chemistry techniques

Instrumentation handling

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Lab safety practices

Education

Pursuing BA/BS or MS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, IL is seeking a Research Associate Co-Op - ICPS for the Spring 2027 season. The 6-month assignment involves laboratory support and development for CMP applications, performing wet lab experiments, polishing tests, and data analysis.

You’ll contribute to product reliability studies and formulation experiments while maintaining an active academic schedule. The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, data summarization, and collaboration with scientists and engineers in